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Six Premier League matches will take place this evening to bring Gameweek 28 to a close.

Two of those fixtures, Arsenal v Bournemouth and Southampton v Fulham, kick off at 19:45 GMT, while Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace v Manchester United, Liverpool v Watford and Manchester City v West Ham United start 15 minutes later.

The headline team news arguably comes from Selhurst Park, where Marcus Rashford is only fit enough for a place on the bench after suffering an ankle injury in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

Fred, Diogo Dalot and Alexis Sanchez are handed a start, as Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard miss out.

Palace are again without Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with Martin Kelly replacing the injured Mamadou Sakho in Roy Hodgson’s only change.

Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy are among the substitutes for Manchester City as Sergio Aguero is joined by Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez in the hosts’ starting XI for the visit of West Ham United.

There is no Marko Arnautovic in the Hammers’ squad as Andy Carroll gets the nod to lead the line.

Samir Nasri, Ryan Fredericks and Pedro Obiang also start, while 19-year-old full-back Ben Johnson is handed his Premier League debut.

Roberto Firmino has failed to recover from an ankle injury so Divock Origi leads the line for Liverpool. Trent Alexander-Arnold replaces Jordan Henderson in Jurgen Klopp’s only other change, so James Milner moves back into midfield.

Watford are unchanged.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is dropped after the farcical scenes at the end of the EFL Cup final, so Willy Caballero starts in goal.

Marcos Alonso is also recalled, along with Mateo Kovacic and Gonzalo Higuain. Emerson Palmieri, Ross Barkley and Willian make way.

Kieran Trippier, Davinson Sanchez, Erik Lamela and Ben Davies replace Serge Aurier, Juan Foyth, Jan Vertonghen and Danny Rose for Spurs, as Harry Kane and Son Heung-min lead the line.

Alexandre Lacazette is the premium forward who misses out for Arsenal this time, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to Unai Emery’s starting XI for the visit of Bournemouth.

Mesut Ozil is also recalled, while Carl Jenkinson gets his first league start for the Gunners since November 2016.

Emery has made six alterations to his line-up in total, with Granit Xhaka, Alex Iwobi, Aaron Ramsey, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Shkodran Mustafi dropping out.

Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal and Matteo Guendouzi are the other players to come in.

Lys Mousset replaces the injured Dominic Solanke up front for the Cherries in Eddie Howe’s only change.

David Brooks is back on the bench for the visitors.

Jack Stephens, Matt Targett and Stuart Armstrong make way for Southampton as Maya Yoshida, Charlie Austin and Ryan Bertrand are handed recalls.

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Kevin McDonald replace Jean Michael Seri and Ryan Sessegnon for Fulham.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Sokratis, Koscielny, Monreal, Jenkinson, Torreira, Guendouzi, Kolasinac, Aubameyang, Özil, Mkhitaryan.

Bournemouth XI: Boruc, Clyne, Mepham, Aké, Smith, Ibe, Gosling, Surman, Fraser, King, Mousset.

Southampton XI: Gunn, Bednarek, Yoshida, Vestergaard, Valery, Hojbjerg, Oriol Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Bertrand, Redmond, Austin.

Fulham XI: Rico, Odoi, Ream, Nordveit, Bryan, Chambers, McDonald, Anguissa, Cairney, Babel, Mitrovic.

Chelsea XI: Caballero, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pedro, Higuain, Hazard.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lamela, Son, Kane.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Tomkins, Kelly, van Aanholt, Milivojevic, Schlupp, McArthur, Townsend, Zaha, Batshuayi.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Smalling, Lindelöf, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Dalot, Pogba, Sanchez, Lukaku.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Milner, Mane, Salah, Origi.

Watford XI: Foster, Janmaat, Mariappa, Cathcart, Masina, Doucoure, Capoue, Hughes, Pereyra, Deulofeu, Deeney.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Danilo, Kompany, Otamendi, Zinchenko, Gundogan, Silva, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Sane, Aguero.

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Fredericks, Diop, Ogbonna, Johnson, Obiang, Rice, Antonio, Nasri, Felipe Anderson, Carroll.

  1. Jon Snow
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    3 green arrows and one red has still left me with a worse OR than where i started, FML

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah they should change the size of the arrows depending on the places they represent.
      The arrows don't matter, the only thing that counts is your rank after week 38

  2. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Son to Hazard or Mane?

    1. fr3d
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane

    2. puhd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would choose Mane over Hazard

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      son to mane is a bit sideways this week

    4. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I did Son and Auba to Mane and Vardy

  3. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Every time I make a transfer I make the wrong choice. So I'm planning to save this week. Playing FH in 32....2.2mitb

    Will this team suffice?

    Ederson (fab)
    Robbo Doherty Pereira (yedlin bednarek)
    Salah hazard (c) son pog Anderson
    Jiminez rash (kamara)

    Eyeing up something like son jiminez and ederson to mane vardy 4m keeper- 4 week after

    Thanks

  4. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What do i do with Richarlison?

    Auba to Higuain worth it? Looking to build for 31 or is Vardy a better shout?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Im pondering the same.. probably keeping Son and Auba for the derby. Spurs and Arsenal usually high scoring.

    2. puhd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I’m considering shipping Rich. But not just yet.

    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I wish I knew mate, want rid of him so bad and have done for a while but always seems to be something else.

    4. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I sold richa 5 weeks ago and I can sleep good at nights

  5. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Down the Wooden Hatch !

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers to all of you! 😆

      Chin Chin!

      1. Peter Ouch
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Enjoy mate!

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Your Health Sir!

          All the best!

  6. puhd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Considering Wan-Bissaka out for Shar...
    Whats the extent to AWB’s injury?

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yes... no brainer

      1. puhd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        What news do you have on AWB’s injury? It just says unknown return date. Thanks

  7. Lukakuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Auba > Aguero and Son > Mane (-4)
    B) Either one for free

    Preparing for Blank31

    1. puhd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      The latter

    2. the german
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I just did Auba +son to sterling +higuain

  8. George James
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Salah >> Sterling (C) ?

    1. puhd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ballsy

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      if u have all chips this is abysml

  9. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Just woke up. VVD and TAA owner. Had to triple check those scores haha

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good morning or whatever it is over there

      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Morning!

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      lol

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      congrats huge hauls

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good Morning!

      Die! 😆

      Congrats!

  10. the german
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Why is Bournemouth 's simpson price rising?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      market manipulation

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3.8m.

    3. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probably because he's an enabler. I was actually looking at him earlier today.

  11. Peter Ouch
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone still with Fraser?
    What to do?

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hold... after this game the run is beautiful and he doesn't blank

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      if i owned id keep hes cheap enough

  12. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) son sane auba -8 to haz sterling vardy
    B) sane auba -4 to haz/sterling vardy

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B to Haz and Vardy

  13. Poseidon.
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    If that’s Utd then we don’t get that penalty

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You've missed Howard Webb

      1. Poseidon.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        He probably hated us

  14. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Shall i do Richarlison > Hazard tonight?

    Then captain Sterling or Hazard?

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I like it

    2. Jayv807
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would do that transfer. I am going to captain Sterling myself (so far anyway) as I am hoping he will start the next game.

    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If only I could afford that, do it for sure.

  15. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    1) AWB, Anderson > TAA, Hayden
    2) Son, Anderson > Mane, Hayden
    3) Son, Anderson > Sterling, Hayden
    4) AWB, Son > TAA, Bilva
    2FTs, 0.1itb

    Current team:
    Fab, Button //// Robbo, Doherty, Luiz, AWB, Bednarek ////
    Salah, Son, Pogba, Anderson, Hazard //// Rashford, Jimenez, Rondon

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You currently have 6 playing 31
      Fab.
      Robbo Luiz xxx
      Salah Anderson Hazard xxx
      xxx xxx Rondon

      AWB seems out and blanks in 31 so Newcastle defender if can afford would be 1 change for sure.
      I would Also drop Son for a playing 31 player.

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        sorry 7 you have

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks. Yeah, I have been thinking about how to maximize gw31 without a chip. To that end, I think 4 lends itself to that. At least it gets rid of the non-playing 31s.

          Dones't have to be Bilva, but I wouldn't mind even a little City cover.

  16. Jayv807
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    1. Auba to Higuan
    2. Auba/Jota to Hazard/Barnes (-4)

    Guaita, Etheridge
    Robbo, Pereira, Jonny, Bednarek, AWB
    Salah, Mane, Sterling, Pogba, Jota
    Auba, Jimenez, Rondon

    1FT 0 ITB

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1 for now then sterling/haz before 31

      1. Jayv807
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        thank you

      2. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This^

    2. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Im thinking 1...

      Jota has wolves...

      1. Jayv807
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Jota against HUD (I know you meant HUD) sounds good on paper, I just worry he isn't getting the full 90 and not many people have him, so if it backfires, it won't really hurt me.

        1. Jayv807
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          far out, I know you meant Cardiff....

  17. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    AWB + Rich > TAA + Gray -4
    Rich > Maddison

    Have Salah + Robbo. Which one?

    1. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just Rich out.

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      rich > maddison is pointless. rich prob outscores him this week and both play blanks.

      wouldnt take a hit for the other one either

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Rich has Liverpool?!

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          my bad lol

          1. EMBOLOFAN
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            thought was cardiff

      2. waldo666
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Rich doesn't look like outscoring anyone atm.

  18. NUFCAndrew
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    This worth a hit?

    Son, Kolasinac, Rashford > Barnes (Leicester), Schar, Higuaín.

    I don’t own hazard

    1. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nope.

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      not even close

    3. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It would seem no on the surface but i would actually that yes it is worth it if building a team for 31 as FH'ing in 32?

    4. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yes

    5. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      go to bed

  19. JIMMY TUGGINS
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Shaw on 9 yellows after tonight?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. Poseidon.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probably. Refs hate us

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        lol

        1. Poseidon.
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          What’s your point?

  20. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Gtg? Just did Son to Mane.

    -Fab
    -VVD-Doherty-Lascelles
    -Salah-Mane-Pogba-Richarlison
    -Kun-Jimenez-Rashford.

    --Butt--Digne--Diop--Fraser.

    Thanks.

  21. BigBillyBass
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Are Salah owners sticking with him?

    1 goal and 0 assists in 5 games is a disgraceful return for a 13.5m player

    1. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Stick for sure.

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      no im selling the highest scoring player in the game with great fixtures before he plays in blanks

    3. drughi
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      til the end

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sticking of course. Unlucky today.

    5. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Look at the previous 5.

      You know the risks.

    6. Vamos
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Totally. If they're going to win the league, he'll play a huge part.

      Plus I have other fires to put out.

    7. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Other transfers to make, if he doesn't improve he's gone on my week 34 WC though.

    8. BigBillyBass
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Very reassuring comments

  22. drughi
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Fabianski
    VVD Lascelles Doherty
    Salah Pogba Maddison Sterling (C)
    Rashford Aguero Jimenez

    Hamer Kolasinac AWB Masuaku

    1 ft and 0.4 itb

    A. AWB > Diop
    B. Kolasinac > Pereira
    C. Save ft

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      kola > taa?

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Need a spot for mane

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          makes sense. b then!

    2. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Save.

  23. FPL_DON
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Keeping Son and Auba bound to be goals Saturday

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      spurs good at the back. dont own auba but would be looking to move on if owned. think its a good fixture for son howerver.

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I'm a spurs fan and that sadly isn't the case

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          stats say otherwise

      2. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        But yeah sonny at wembley

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's your team, if you believe that sure then stick mate 🙂

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Haha passing on my wisdom

  24. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) son sane auba -8 to haz sterling vardy
    B) sane auba -4 to haz/sterling vardy/higuain (or) aguero mane

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Whats your chip strategy?

      1. Nightf0x
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Fh in 31 probably, if not i will need 3 -4 in to have 9 players in gw31 also no city cover dangeorus

  25. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which West Ham player is more likely to start this weekend?

    A) Arnie

    B) Lanzini

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Arnie wasn't even on bench, not looking good for him this weekend.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn’t even entertain the notion of either, but i’d say arnie

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  26. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    KDB anyone?

  27. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Can’t decide between Higuain or hazard moving forwards?

    1. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I’d prefer Hazard. Should get more minutes and on pens as well.

  28. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Higuain or Vardy?

    1. the german
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Gone with higuain

      1. the german
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Gone with the higuaind. This is fun.

        1. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

    2. Ohh1454
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Tough one probably edge towards vardy but could make a good case for either

    3. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Last four swings it in Higuain’s favour. Last six with Vardy. Both great fixtures. Tough one.

  29. the german
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    These taa points are my rewards for keeping him during his entire injury.

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah they feel deserved, but I think we're pretty lucky that he suddenly showed quality which he's been missing all season tbh

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        he’s been good imo

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes same. Non Robbo owner (I sold him had him earlier on) was frustrating to watch him has points. TAA welcome haul 🙂

  30. Bring the Cavalry
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Really want to get rid of Rich just don’t know who for, 7.9 max spend.
    Going to be 0.5 lost on him now

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mads or h.barnes

      1. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Bilva was awesome today.

        1. Bring the Cavalry
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Would rather a player for 31

      2. Bring the Cavalry
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Mads decent shout but going for Vardy I think

    2. Poseidon.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe the beast

    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He is a real pain in the arse, he is!

    4. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Is he in your first XI? I’d keep if not purely for gw31 although depends on your chip strategy.

      Could look at harvey barnes or someone if you could use the cash elsewhere

      1. Bring the Cavalry
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Naa can bench it’s just the TV I’m losing on him it’s soul destroying!

        1. Volley127
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I can imagine but not too far from the end of the season. You won’t lose (too) much more! And team value less and less important every week

    5. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd either get Fraser (although Bournemouth form is a bit of a worry) or downgrade to McNeil and use the money elsewhere.

      1. Bring the Cavalry
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Fraser decent shout, think I’m just gonna let him rot and not waste the transfer on him, despise him

    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B Silva vs Bournemouth is a frightening prospect.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Gray, Barnes if you want a GW31/33 player.